MARNIE BRECKENRIDGE
soprano, SongFest alumna ‘06
SongFest is excited to bring to you the words of artist Marnie Breckenridge, a SongFest alumna who we have been watching for years as her career blossoms. She is an artist-teacher who thinks about the complexities of finding your voice in a world of noise. Dedicated to new music as she is, her sentiment in this video brings a beautiful layer of authenticity. Thank you Marnie, for all that you do!
What will the Legacy of the 21st Century be for Art Song?
American soprano Marnie Breckenridge is a singer and actor known for her deeply expressive score interpretations, layered characterizations, and her lyrical, pure soprano. She is continuously praised for her grounded storytelling and audience believability.
A favorite among some of the most gifted composers of our time, her musicianship and technique are infused equally with her dramatic skills. She has created roles for 7 world premiere operas so far and countless recordings with contemporary composers.
Collaborators have included Frederica von Stade, Donald Runnicles, Jake Heggie, Lorin Maazel, Robert Carsen, Luna Pearl Woolf, Constantine Orbelian, Gordon Getty, David Conte, Vladimir Jurowski, Robert Paterson, David T. Little, Royce Vavrek, Nicole Paiement, Kira Te Kanawa, Matt Haimowitz, Dave Eggar, Mason Bates, San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony, English National Opera, Los Angeles Opera, The Metropolitan Opera Guild, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Russian Philharmonic, Prague State Opera, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, and many more.
Watch Marnie’s interview on Jason Tramm’s “Music Matters” series.
Marnie’s discography includes:
